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4.1 miles
Distance
1,124 ft
Climb
-1,991 ft
Descent
01:05:57
Avg time
-866 ft
Altitude change
634 ft
Altitude min
1,837 ft
Altitude max
1,501 ft
Altitude start
634 ft
Altitude end
-3.969%
Grade
-33.403%
Grade max
28.695%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
101 ft
Distance flat
01:05:57
Avg time
Five Peaks Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaPentland Hills
Edinburgh -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack (5 votes)
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Local Popularity35 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 70 in Trail Running
- 85 in Hiking
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National Ranking
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Trail TypeMixed
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
Note: This can be *really* busy with walkers at peak times.
Long path taking in West Kip, East Kip, Scald Law (highest point in the Pentlands), Carnethy and Turnhouse.
Apart from the initial climb to West Kip, the climbs are all rideable. The descents off the peaks are steep in places with plenty of line choice. Part way down some of the descents there are sections of gravel paths with lots of switchbacks.
This trail is unsanctioned.
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 3 rides
- 19 miles avg distance
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- 30 rides
- Last: Sep 17, 2026
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Directions to five-peaks trailhead
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Routes with this trail
★ 3.3 • 15 miles • 2,748 ft • 7 • Loop •
A loop from the Harlaw car park over the 5 peaks trail which gets you some stunning views and fun descents
21 miles • 4,157 ft • 9 • Loop •
This route takes in some of the best descents in the Pentlands. You've got to find the days with less wind...
bikermark22
Probably not one to do on a bike. We have miles of cracking tracks without using this. Leave this to the hill walkers.
jkjacobus
Probably not the sort of trail that should be done on a bike - quite fragile
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